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I would tell the the 17 year old me that college is a wild ride and to take every opportunity that comes along. If I have learned anything this year, it is that literally anything physically possible can happen and will happen. Be willing to embrace change and be open to any experience. Say yes. You only get to be young and responsible for only yourself during these few years. So enjoy them and take everything one day at a time.

I would tell myself to not be afraid and to put yourself out there. Also, you need to have confidence and believe in yourself no matter what. Never let other people get in the way of your dreams and aspirations. College is not easy but as long as you stay focused and put your mind to it you will learn and be great.

Do not take high school for granted. What they teach you there will really help you for college, especially when it comes to study habits and writing skills. Always turn homework in and do every little bit of extra credit because it goes a long way in the end. Do not be lazy when it comes to scholarships, college is more expensive than you think. Your mother is not working as hard as she does just for the fun of it, make her proud. Always look presentable, carry yourself well because this might be college but it is always a professional enviroment. The friends that you have in high school may not be there for you when you go to college, you must learn how to make new friends. It may not be the easiest thing of your life but it can not hurt you, it will help you to become a better person and be more realistic about situations. And lastly, it is okay to be yourself, by being yourself you will learn that others will learn how to accept you for who you are, for the good and bad. College is a give and take experience.

My best advice to my high school self would be, above all else, to know exactly what you want in life before you start college. It is beyond important to know what you want to pursue as your major, and to know what your plans are after you graduate. Plenty of my peers here at Kent State don't know what they want to study, and as a result, their graduation date is being pushed further and further back.

My advice to future college students that I should have grasped, is to NEVER be afraid to ask for help when you need it! College is very different and more challenging than high school was, and many students in college are ashamed to ask for help because they never used to need any when they were in high school. Professors, tutors, librarians, and many other resources are all here for you! Take advantage of it! Especially since you are spending alot of money on your college education, it's best to take advantage of the extra help available for your success! This is probably the best advice I could give to myself and future students, because it can be the difference between failing a class and getting an A. GO FOR IT!!!

Dear Highschool self, Being a senior it is scary thinking about going away for college, but just remember one thing. Try not to be overwhelmed with the college experience. Make school work your first priority. Make sure to apply for scholarships and to have high GPA so you can get awarded for your academics. Ask for help as much as possible. It does not make you look uneducated, it will help you in the long run. When there is a tutor available, use them. Your advisor is your best friend. It is their job to help you, do not hold back. Don't lose focus on who you are. You will start finding out who you are as a person and what is important to you. Make as many friends as possible, connections are the best. In every class make a friend so that you can have a study buddy or help if you miss class. Oh and lastly, remember just to take a deep breath. If you think highschool went by fast just wait for college. Sincerely, college me

You come a long way to become a young man of learning, responsibility, wise decisions, and making a great life for yourself!

Explore all career fields. It was so easy to choose between being a doctor, lawyer, or teacher....but there a millions of different jobs out there that I didn't even realize existed...EXPLORE YOUR CAREER OPTIONS BETTER!!!! You really are smarter than you felt in high school. College classes are more focused and are a better fit, so being a pharmacist or lawyer is NOT out of the question!

I would tell myself that college is so much harder in high school. Many kids fluff off high school and think it is too hard for them, unknowing until they get into the college level. This level of education is tough and you must work hard. The friends and relationships can be put to the side and school work comes first. Always try and apply to scholarships before the term starts. Finical aid helps out, but the free money from generous suppliers is a plus!

The advice I would give to my past senior self, is to make myself uncomfortable. In a way this may seem like bad advice, but for me and others, this could help alot. By saying to make myself uncomfortable I mean that I should have made choices that I wanted to do, but felt too uncomfortable to make. One example is that I choose to room by myself because I was too scared of rooming with someone who might not like me, by me making this decision I was unable to have that experience and make a new friend. Another example is that i choose not to participate in any activities, if I would have done this and made myself uncomfortable then I might have found something I really enjoyed and may have made some friends at the same time which also might have meant that i would hang out with people more! I am afraid to be around people so if I would have made myself uncomfortable and gone with some choices that I wanted to make but was too scared too, I might have had a better year and might have made some friends.